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Thanks for the info. Well, hooking up is not as easy as I thought. I
didn't have an "Ethernet". Verizon on-line tech support is useless. They
sent me to Radio Shack where I was sold an incorrect part. I returned it
and went to Best Buys where was sold the correct part but when I got it home
I realized it was for the wrong computer. Returned it and got the correct
item. It's actually a card which has to be installed inside my computer. I
don't go inside computers but have the Geek Squad lined up.
They call today or tomorrow and make an appointment.

I'm glad to learn I can continue in this newsgroup.
--
Barb
Of course I don't look busy,
I did it right the first time.




Barb, if I can give a bit of advice don't let Geek Squad near your
computer. Makes no sense to pay over $100 to install a $15 part.

Here are just a few links with text, pictures and helpful drawings:

http://tech.yahoo.com/gd/installing-...dapters/153481

http://www.inf.aber.ac.uk/stunet/FAQ/Install_NIC.asp

http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/its/resn...ktopcard.shtml

If you're running Windows XP it should automatically install the correct
driver for the card, if not the cards usually come with an install CD
that you can insert and run.

I see the difficult level on some of these pages listed as 4 out of 5.
As an old pro, I'd consider is a .4 out of 5.

The only truly hazardous area inside the computer is the power supply
but that's well protected.

And if you're really daring, check out http://www.instructables.com/

I've always thought there should be more food projects on instructables.
Many geeks I meet can't cook to save their lives but a step by step
pictorial on a geek specific site might be good for them.